Charleston to Increase Qualifying Draw

Written by: Staff on 6th February 2012

Charleston to Increase Qualifying Draw |

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The Family Circle Cup at Charleston will expand its singles qualifying tournament from its current 32-player draw to a 48-player draw during the 2012 tournament. Qualifying matches will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1, throughout the Family Circle Tennis Center. Marking the tournament’s 40th year, the Family Circle Cup will be held March 31 – April 8, 2012 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina.

The expanded qualifying draw will result in an increase of total qualifiers advancing to the main draw, from eight to twelve, as well as an increase in total tournament prize money, from $711,000 to $749,160. Two additional qualifying wild cards will also be generated by this expansion, which have traditionally been granted to young Americans who greatly benefit from participation in this WTA Premier Event.

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